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By Calvin at 13:39 GMT, 12 years ago
In response to the major issues being caused by the ongoing severe weather conditions across the country, West Mercia Police have today launched a dedicated internet page on their website to give all the latest updates and advice to residents across their own force area. The page can be accessed…
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Feb
2014
By Calvin at 14:31 GMT, 12 years ago
Safer Internet Day (SID) is organised by Insafe in February of each year to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world. Visit their website here: http://www.saferinternet.org/home In the UK the Safer…
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Feb
2014
By Calvin at 12:26 GMT, 12 years ago
Issued today, 11 February 2014, 12:08pm ACC John Campbell, gold commander for the policing operation around the on-going flooding in Thames Valley has released the following statement: “Thames Valley Police has dedicated a significant number of officers across our Force area to assist in…
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Feb
2014
By Calvin at 10:50 GMT, 12 years ago
This from the College of Policing (for England and Wales)... The College of Policing is leading a programme to establish a clear evidence base of \"what works\" in the field of local policing. The work will help police forces across England and Wales who are trying to tackle crime locally…
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Feb
2014
By Calvin at 10:28 GMT, 12 years ago
With reference to two previous stories on this website about FGM, Ministers from across government have recently signed-up to the FGM declaration to stop the practice of Female Genital Mutilation. Practical steps mean that for the first time ever, it will be mandatory for all NHS acute hospitals…
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Feb
2014
By Calvin at 15:12 GMT, 12 years ago
A new campaign to change the way people protect themselves from falling victim to cyber criminals has been launched by the government. The ‘Cyber Streetwise' campaign aims to change the way people view online safety and provide the public and businesses with the skills and knowledge they…
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